Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg Oncology

Sentara Health•Charlottesville, VA

1d•$19 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a full-time Patient Care Technician for its Med/Surg Oncology unit in Charlottesville, Virginia. The position works first shift, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Under the direction of a professional RN, the Patient Care Technician provides patient care and supports activities of daily living, vital-sign measurement, mobility and ambulation, phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, EKG testing, peripheral IV removal, specimen collection, and Foley catheter insertion and removal. The technician follows patient-safety practices, observes patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions, documents observations promptly and accurately, and reports changes to the nurse or medical staff. A high school diploma or GED is required. Candidates must meet one of the listed education or experience pathways: completion of the Sentara Care Partner Certification Program; CNA, NCMA, or NCPCT certification; completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School; an Emergency Services qualification (EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic); current enrollment in an RN, LPN, RT, or PT clinical program after completing at least one semester; or recent work experience within the last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant. Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within 90 days of hire. One year of healthcare experience is preferred. The full-time base pay range is $18.93–$27.41 per hour. Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is a 176-bed facility in Charlottesville, Virginia, with private patient rooms and specialized services including cancer care, heart and vascular care, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, and maternity. Sentara Health describes itself as an equal opportunity employer, emphasizes diversity and inclusion, and maintains a tobacco-free environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent GED.
Meet at least one accepted qualification pathway: graduate of the Sentara Care Partner Certification Program; successful completion of CNA, NCMA, or NCPCT certification; completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School; an Emergency Services qualification including EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic; current enrollment in an RN, LPN, RT, or PT clinical program with at least one semester completed; or work experience within the last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of healthcare experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care under the direction of a professional RN.
Support independent and dependent activities of daily living.
Measure and record vital signs.
Assist with patient mobility and ambulation.
Perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing.
Perform EKG testing.
Remove peripheral IVs.
Collect specimens.
Insert and remove Foley catheters.
Comply with patient-safety practices.
Observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions.
Document observations in a timely and accurate manner.
Report changes in a patient’s condition to the nurse or medical staff.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid time off and sick leave
Paid parental and family caregiver leave
Emergency backup care
Long-term disability, short-term disability, and critical illness plans
Life insurance
401(k)/403(b) with employer match
Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
Student debt pay down up to $10,000
Pet insurance
Legal resources plan
Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if system and employee eligibility criteria are met
Potential additional compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities